2011-18382. Notice of Public Meeting, Eastern Montana Resource Advisory Council Meeting

AGENCY:

Bureau of Land Management, Interior, Montana, Billings and Miles City Field Offices.

ACTION:

Notice of public meeting.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Montana Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below.

DATES:

The next regular meeting of the Eastern Montana Resource Advisory Council will be held on Aug. 25, 2011 in Billings, Montana. The meeting will start at 8 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 3:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES:

When determined, the meeting location will be announced in a news release.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mark Jacobsen, Public Affairs Specialist, BLM Eastern Montana/Dakotas District, 111 Garryowen Road, Miles City, Montana 59301. Telephone: [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The 15-member Council advises the Secretary of the Interior through the Bureau of Land Management on a variety of planning and management issues associated with public land management in Montana. At these meetings, topics will include: Miles City and Billings Field Office manager updates, subcommittee briefings, work sessions and other issues that the council may raise. All meetings are open to the public and the public may present written comments to the Council. Each formal Council meeting will also have time allocated for hearing public comments. Depending on the number of persons wishing to comment and time available, the time for individual oral comments may be limited. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation, tour transportation or other reasonable accommodations should contact the BLM as provided above.

Dated: July 8, 2011.

M. Elaine Raper,

Manager, Eastern Montana—Dakotas District.